Preston County, West Virginia
Total Population: 34,204
County Seat: Kingwood
Median Home Value
$157,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$61,373
Across all households
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.9%
65 Years and Over
20.0%
Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.6%
No Health Insurance
6.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$61,373
Mean Household Income
$74,939
Per Capita Income
$28,645
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
74.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$157,700
Median Rent
$753/mo
Total Housing Units
15,215
Owner-Occupied
80.6%
Renter-Occupied
19.4%
Vacancy Rate
15.9%
Married Couple Households
54.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
22.4%
Average Household Size
2.39
Broadband Internet Access
84.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54077.